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Hi All, I attach some photos of a figure of a maharajah that I have in my collection which I understand is by Nostalgia. It depicts a maharajah seated on a throne (which is shaped like Maharajah Ranjith Singh’s golden throne at the V&A museum) beneath an umbrella canopy. I have a similar figure...

Hi I was looking around on the forum and saw a couple of threads from 2009 (referring to Royal Empress Ltd) and 2012 - the latter included the following contact details but mentioned Bill and Kay had retired. Royal Express Ltd, GA, Bill & Kay Speer, tel: 404-355-0971 e-mail address is...

Hi. Unfortunately I do not know what the current status is. They never had a website.

Hi! Thanks! Bill and Kay Speer from the US owned Royal Express. I was lucky enough to order the Shan Elephant directly from them (after finding the Mysore Elephant on eBay). I saw some elephant sets on the OTS auction last year I think but most of them were generic (not based on actual elephants...

Hi All, just wondering if there are any other collectors out there who have any more examples of Durbar elephants and/or other sets by Royal Express? I’ve included photos of two elephants from my collection: one is the Mysore Elephant (which has a howdah made of wood) and the other is the...

Congratulations on an amazing display! It looks like you will soon need to add more shelves to accommodate all the wonderful sets Ana keeps adding to her catalogue! :-)

Thank you

Forgot to mention I have a blue version of the Trophy Prince of Wales elephant. I was wondering if you have come across this version before? I’ve only ever seen the red version. One forum member kindly suggested the blue version was likely to have been a special commission.

Hi, I believe it has something to do with the fact that generally only male Asian elephants have tusks (though there are some exceptions) and because male elephants occasionally enter into a state called “musth” during their reproductive cycle where they become ill tempered and uncontrollable...

Thank you Ana!

One of my favorite photos from my collection showing the great Alwar elephant by Beau Geste :-)

Thank you Ana! That is one amazing collection! I love Jim’s buildings and especially the arches. I have to admit I had a very modest collection until I discovered all the wonderful sets you make!

Thank you for you kind messages. I have added some more photos of my collection to my album. Best wishes.

Hi All, I hope you keeping well. I’ve just discovered this great Forum. I’m a Durbar collector. Here’s a photo of part of my collection. Would be interested to hear from other Durbar collectors and share ideas for displaying our collections. Best wishes, TheDurbarMan